Obituary

Nelson, David George passed away peacefully on November 9, 2009 at his home in Queenstown at the age of 66 years.
David was born February 26, 1944 in Bassano, Alberta to Palmer and Alma Nelson. He was raised on the farm near Queenstown and received his schooling in Queenstown and Milo. David attended Calgary Technical Institute where he took a course in Agricultural Mechanics. Upon completion, he returned home to farm with his Dad and older brother Ken. David and Ken has a great partnership with their mixed farming operation of cattle and grain.

Ruppert, Peter Stephen passed away at Vulcan, Alberta February 12, 2010 at the age of 89 years.
Pete was born March 10, 1920 at Graystones, Alberta to Frank and Margaret Ruppert. He met Anna Chase and they were married on November 1, 1942. Pete proudly served his country with the 65th Tank Transport Division in World War II and was honorably discharged in 1945. He worked in Special Areas and was assigned to work in Lomond in 1949. Pete and Anna loved the area and have continued to reside there since. He also worked as a welder for the Lomond Service

Kraus, Kurt passed away May 12, 2010 at Gleichen, Alberta at the age of 46 years.
Kurt is survived by his mother Elsie (Peter) Outram, his father Manfred Kraus, two sisters Corinna (Darren) Gillespie and Anita Kraus.

A service was held Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at 3:00 pm at Vulcan Cemetery Columbarium with Reverend Gordon Cranch officiating.
Inurnment Vulcan Cemetery Columbarium.
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences to www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
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Miller, Robert Edmond “Robbie” passed away August 8, 2010 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 29 years.
Robbie will be lovingly remembered by his parents Doug and Bobbi Miller, sister Bobbi-Lee Kieke, two nieces Megan and Melanie, his grandmother Rita Miller, three uncles Dave, Joe, Dan and special buddy his dog Shaddy Lady.
Robbie was predeceased by his maternal grandparents Robert and Doreen Davidson, paternal grandfather Douglas Miller Sr. and two paternal uncles Robert and Edmond.
Celebration of Life service Sunday, August 15, 2010 at 2:00 pm at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall at Vulcan.
Honorary bearers Johnny Bath, James Clarke,

Ed passed away peacefully Wednesday November 18, 2009 at the age of 86 years.
Ed was born September 16, 1923 in Birdsholm, AB to Henry and Leah Ully. The family moved to Picture Butte, AB when he was a boy, where he attended Bar Hill school. He married Ina Marttinnen November 1943 and together they farmed and raised their seven children at Bar Hill and Vulcan. In 1951 they moved to Vulcan where they continued farming and raising bulls. One of Ed’s greatest joys were his purebred Charolais’s for which he won many ribbons. The greatest attraction of his bulls was

Wolfe, John Mitchell April 11, 1926 – February 26, 2010It is with heavy hearts the family announces the passing of John Wolfe of Vulcan, Alberta at the age of 83 years.
Johnnie always believed that there was one more miracle out there that he could claim and we marveled at how he fought his cancer with determination. He courageously passed away with all the dignity he was known for.
He is survived by his best friend and the love of his life for the past sixty-one years Shirley. He loved his family dearly, daughter Jan Laree, Dane, McKenzie, Chandler Pedersen, two

Whalley, Alan Charlton passed away June 12, 2010 at Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 83 years.
Alan was born on August 10, 1926 at Farnworth, Lanshire, England to Alice and Charlton Whalley. He received all his education in England. Alan fabricated sheet metal parts for airplanes for a living. He retired in 1992 and immigrated to Canada.
Alan was an avid gardener and kept his house and yard clean. He enjoyed living alone but loved to share the fruits of his labor with his friends and neighbors. Alan kept physically active and still chopped

Schierman, John was called home to his Lord and Savior November 6, 2009 at Vulcan, Alberta at the age of 93 years.
John was born February 20, 1916 at Calgary, Alberta to John Sr and Mary Schierman. He attended Sandy Point School near Hilda, Alberta, Riverside Elementary in Calgary, Giffen School  near Queenstown, Langevin in Calgary  and SAIT.   He married Wilhelmina Rausch in Calgary in May 1942.  They farmed at Queenstown until 1947 when  they purchased the Charlie Hay farm  near Vulcan. John retired in 1975 and moved into Vulcan where he resided until his passing.
John loved gardening, tinkering, using his

Miller, David Lester was called home to his Lord and Savior March 6, 2010 at the Vulcan Community Health Centre at the age of 75 years.
David was born on March 31, 1934 at Saint John, New Brunswick. He was the youngest of eight children born to John Frederick and Annie Louise Miller. In 1955 David married Velma Audrey Ryder. They had two children, Peter David and Grace Kimberley. The family moved to Calgary in 1968 and to the Berrywater district in 1992. David instilled his love of carpentry in his son and grandson, the three